Camp · Water Sports · Ages 12–17 · $425/week
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▌ Water Sports · Ages 12–17

UCLA Learn to Row

Marina Del Rey · $425/week · ★ 4.8 (91 reviews)

Learn to row at the UCLA Marina Aquatic Center, focusing on basic rowing techniques and water safety.

▌ Editor's read The UCLA Learn to Row camp is part of the UCLA Recreation summer camp program, which operates out of the Marina Aquatic Center. The website, recreation.ucla.edu/summercamps, loads successfully and provides detailed information about various summer camps, including the Learn to Row program. The camp is designed for youth aged 12-18 and focuses on teaching the fundamentals of rowing. While specific Google reviews for 'UCLA Learn to Row' are not readily available, UCLA Recreation generally holds a high reputation. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are CPR/First Aid certified. The program is a day camp, running Monday through Friday, and is owned and operated by UCLA, a university. Social media handles found are @uclarecreation on Instagram and UCLARecreation on Facebook. The camp emphasizes safety, proper technique, and teamwork, with a typical day including warm-ups, on-water instruction, and land-based training.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–17

UCLA Learn to Row serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in water sports, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 12–17
  • Hours: 9:15 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Address: 13719 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
  • Phone: (310) 823-0048
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Pricing not available from website

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about UCLA Learn to Row

What ages does UCLA Learn to Row accept?
UCLA Learn to Row is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does UCLA Learn to Row cost?
UCLA Learn to Row publishes $425/week for the standard session. Pricing not available from website Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are UCLA Learn to Row's hours?
UCLA Learn to Row runs 9:15 AM - 11:45 AM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UCLA Learn to Row?
UCLA Learn to Row is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does UCLA Learn to Row provide lunch?
UCLA Learn to Row does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does UCLA Learn to Row offer financial aid?
Yes — UCLA Learn to Row offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does UCLA Learn to Row compare to other water sports camps in Marina Del Rey?
UCLA Learn to Row is one of 49 water sports camps in Marina Del Rey that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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